City of Brewton v. White's Auto Store, Inc.

The City of Brewton appeals by permission under Rule 5, ARAP, from an order of the circuit court denying its request for declaratory relief seeking to limit its liability under authority of Act No. 673, passed by the 1977 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature. We affirm.

During the early morning hours of January 6, 1976, an explosion occurred in the downtown area of Brewton, Alabama, causing widespread damage to property. During the next year, twelve lawsuits involving thirty-seven separate property owners were filed against The City of Brewton, and other defendants, seeking damages in…